In episode six of the Engage Jeffco Podcast, we talk with three Jefferson County emergency preparedness experts about how the county is gearing up for wildfires, floods and other hazards — and what residents can do now to get ready.

Steph Baker and Brian Keating from the Emergency Services Section of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and Pat O’Connell, an engineering geologist with Jefferson County Planning and Zoning who specializes in floodplain management, offer a behind-the-scenes look at how departments coordinate long before disaster strikes. From go-bags and evacuation alerts to wildfire simulations on the county’s new sim table, this episode is full of practical tools and insights — including why “being your own hero” is one of the most important steps you can take to stay safe.

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